Near South Side · 2025-01
Near South Side permit value jumps to $1.6M
Permit value in Near South Side shot up 252% to $1.6 million in January, even as the number of permits dropped from 24 to 15. Most were routine express permits, but the dollar spike suggests one or two bigger jobs. Crime fell 15% overall and violent incidents dropped 16%. Food inspection failures jumped from one to seven, and 311 got 72 requests for tree trimming—a service the city no longer accepts. Graffiti removal requests came in second with 35 calls.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 15 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,625,560 |
| New business licenses | 22 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 320 |
| Reported crimes | 199 |
| Violent crimes | 63 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- ROJAS TAX PREP (Regulated Business License)
- AFA HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- CASA TULUM (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CASA TULUM (Retail Food Establishment)
- OLD ST. MARY'S CHURCH (Raffles)
- BriaFit Dance and Wellness LLC (Regulated Business License)
- FEDEX OFFICE #5020 (Limited Business License)
- Lisa Predko Ltd (Limited Business License)
- FEDEX OFFICE #5020 (Limited Business License)
- Issues Barber and Beauty Salon (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 72
- Graffiti Removal Request — 35
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 20
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 15
- Street Light Out Complaint — 14